Denny Day, left, and partner Patrick Niland, with puppies IdaMae and Bowsie, at VetPharm in East Rochester.

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Jinelle Shengulette

"I got accepted into vet school but had to take an allergy test, and I failed miserably. I was allergic to dog and cat dander," said Day, who went on to become a nurse, later becoming involved in clinical drug trials for humans.

In 2000, with partner Patrick Niland, Day found a way to bring together her career and animals. The two founded VetPharm Inc., which manages clinical trials for pets to test new drugs, vaccines, devices and diets. ...